Posting again as direct link quote incase original gets killed again.
The time has come for the West to decide if it really wants to take Russia on and hit them where it hurts. If they do, they need to look at the work of Private Intelligence Firms such as Project DALLAS (@dallasparkua)
Most sanctions and state levels actions are surface level and performative at best. Take Russian energy sanctions for instance: why don’t they work? The answer is both simple, and deep. Russia has devised a network of sanctions evading cargo companies and ships that do energy logistics on their behalf. This income is fundamental to Russian State income. Through works such as these, we can isolate who, when, where, and how these networks function. We can identify the people, companies, financial streams, and backers involved… and we can make sure they pay.
It is genuinely top notch intelligence work and state level sanction circumvention will never cease unless the smugglers themselves realize the costs.
So, here's an update about counter-offensive operations near Dariivka, as well as an overview of how things are going on the battlefield.
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I've taken some time over this, since there is a need to be careful about what one may say - and what one may not say.
But, within the bounds of OpSec, I'll give you an overview of what's happening on the front line right now, and how the russians are slowly being pushed into a 'lose-lose' position.
@tvehkaoja@mcharlesworth71@LeonSimons8 As the actions of the protestors are so extremely harmful to the cause.
Honestly, this is exactly the tactic I’d use if I was a climate denier. That’s how much damage it does to the cause.
There is a reason this enrages the public so much, it’s not about convenience
@tvehkaoja@mcharlesworth71@LeonSimons8 Yes, blocking a road has more harm potential. If you cause a traffic jam, it can have life and death consequences, which does outweigh simple battery. I don’t agree with harming the protestors, but as a supporter of climate efforts, I also cannot condone what these protestors do
@whytey79 @LeonSimons8 It’s part of the reason this is unlikely to take hold in the US. This form of protest is so hated that it will be jury nullified if someone tries to take them to court for assault.
@tvehkaoja@mcharlesworth71@LeonSimons8 It was simply a method of achieving a goal. Blocking a road is harmful, so it dragging someone, although to be fair blocking the road has far more harm potential
@simonbtweeting @GumLeafWhistler @LeonSimons8 This is precisely why disruptive protesting that focuses on harming the marginalized (like this method) is ineffective
It takes a good point and tarnishes it by association. Many who would support the cause now keep silent or speak against, as they do not agree with the behavior
@noir_mvp@AeioU925@DaVido1008@grahamallen Looters don’t discriminate, it’s clearly an example of mob mentality and group think.
The ONLY way to protect small businesses is to to apply violent protection to BOTH small businesses and large. The behavior of looting must be violently ended, regardless of which store it’s in
@Timtmode@Mrgunsngear Correction: Physically instigated the fight
If he instigated by talking shit, then that doesn’t matter at all in any way. Words basically never justify violence.
If you hit first, you’re the criminal. If you go for their gun, deadly force is authorized upon you.
@ACplusD@dumbass_emo@BasedBuilds@AgencyFirstLFG @Lead_Flinger @Mrgunsngear Well to be fair we’re humans, not animals. If you feel the need to fight over someone running their mouth, then that’s simply a childish reaction. More importantly, you’ll absolutely get wrecked by the law if you try to use “he verbally instigated it!” As a defense.
@Zac__Fann@Mrgunsngear To be fair, that’s what CCW teaches and for good reason: it’s the best way to avoid prison. That being said, it’s not how the law actually works. If an attacker moves to seize your weapon, it’s highly likely deadly force will be ruled appropriate (as seen in case law examples)
@BenFold117@mjcostel27@Mrgunsngear It’s really the follow on shots. When he goes to brandish the weapon and the attacker tries to physically take the weapon, that authorizes deadly force (or at least it has many times in case law… to include Rittenhouse by extension)
@SSlmofo26@RepublicanClub5@Mrgunsngear Legally, it’s a close call due to later shots Once the larger man acts as the aggressor physically, self defense becomes viable. But once a gun is displayed and the attacker goes for the gun, deadly force is immediately authorized to be employed. Seen this in court many times
@MensEtManus_ @HaTeRtainment@Daemonocracy@TPCo0Lz_YT@Son_of_James_@ChiefLeaf313@Mrgunsngear Those factors do not matter, legally. Once the larger man acts as the aggressor physically, self defense becomes viable. But once a gun is displayed and the attacker goes for the gun, deadly force is immediately authorized to be employed. We’ve seen this in court many times
@nichtWildcard @FPLsneaker@TheSDPadresFan@RobberyFaiI NAFO is basically the macro equivalent of this exact same concept. We recognize that Russia may have been mad, but it doesn’t justify going full criminal level.
And once you go full criminal in this way, we have no remorse and no limit.
@Dexerto This dude is giving up his entire life and career for like 1-3 years max of a decent life. There is no way he makes it out of this without destroying his record and potential